Ellen from AT&T thought that aggregation of demand for libraries in the state is a good option to pursue. Several states will figure out how much it costs to connect each library, averages the result and that is what everyone pays. She thought this was a model of how the low cost connected can subsidize the high cost connections.

One Economy has done some great work on broadband deployment to the home. Perhaps we should partner with them to discuss strategy. Ellen recommends we talk to Alec Ross. aross@one-economy.com 202-393-5080 (Note: Jill Nishi from Gates has talked to us about One Economy as well)